The Online Safety Act introduces significant obligations for game publishers, particularly those distributing games with online or interactive features. Understanding these requirements is crucial to avoid penalties, protect players, and ensure compliance. What is the UK Online Safety Act The [...]
We have assisted many organisations over the years with their policies and policy framework. We've noticed that policy drafters are often confused about the difference between a policy, procedure, standard and guideline. They use these concepts interchangeably or include [...]
Employee cybercrime is a growing threat that can impact any organisation, regardless of size or industry. While many businesses focus on external cyber threats, the risks posed by insiders often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Recent events illustrate just [...]
Delivering a game to market isn't easy. As with any industry, you have to pay attention to what the law says you can and cannot do with your game. You also have to understand the practical realities of developing, distributing, [...]
Are you the target of direct marketing? Do you want to block calls from direct marketers or stop unwanted calls or SMSs selling you things? Direct marketing is the when goods or services are sold direct to the public rather than [...]
For many, a data protection standard is the holy grail in assisting them to comply with data protection laws. Data protection standards often provide practical, actionable controls (almost a checklist) that they can implement to protect data and, therefore, comply [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms workplaces in ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. From streamlining repetitive tasks to assisting with complex problem-solving, employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and other generative AI software to enhance productivity and creativity. [...]
The regulator has issued a guidance note on direct marketing as regulated by section 69 of POPIA. The regulator has noted on many occasions that it has received an increasing number of complaints about the processing of personal information in [...]
The South African National Policy on Data and Cloud was published in May 2024. Data is at the heart of everything and so it is hard to imagine a more important government policy. If South Africa gets its government [...]
Let's talk EU generative AI compliance. Using generative AI is like releasing a genie from its bottle — its powerful capabilities create limitless possibilities and raise significant challenges. Generative AI can produce human-like text, lifelike images, and more. However, its [...]
The draft Digital Government Policy Framework (DGPF) provides principles to guide the digital transformation of public services in South Africa. It aims to leverage digital tools to enhance service delivery, improve government efficiency, and centre governance on citizen needs. The [...]
Data privacy isn't just for customers — employees have rights, too. With strict privacy laws like the EU's GDPR, California's CPRA amending the CCPA, and South Africa's POPIA, companies must protect employee data with the same care as consumer data. [...]
